The Ultimate Pre-Tied Rig for Anglers Who Love to Strike

The Black Magic Snapper Whacker (5/0) is a premium, pre-tied paternoster flasher rig designed, developed, and hand-rigged right here in New Zealand. While Black Magic's famous "Snatcher" series uses self-hooking recurve (circle) hooks, the "Whacker" series is specifically built around super-sharp, suicide-style C Point® hooks. This makes it the perfect rig for anglers who prefer to actively feel the bite and physically strike to set the hook.

Each rig features two flies tied with extreme UV-reactive materials and soft Japanese lumo beads that glow brightly, acting as a beacon in deep water, low light, or during night fishing. Built tough on heavy-duty 80lb Black Magic Tough Trace, it provides the serious abrasion resistance needed to haul up double-headers of big Snapper or survive encounters with rough reef structures and toothy bycatch.

Simply tie your mainline to the top swivel, attach a sinker to the bottom loop, and drop it down. While they work brilliantly on their own, adding a small triangle of bait (like squid or skipjack) creates an irresistible scent-and-sight combination.

• C Point® Hooks (5/0): Premium high-carbon steel suicide/octopus hooks featuring three micro-cutting edges for unmatched penetration on bony-jawed fish. Coated for extreme rust resistance.

• Heavy-Duty Trace: Rigged on 80lb Black Magic Tough Trace to easily resist abrasion from sharp teeth and jagged rocks.

• High Visibility Lumo & UV: Incorporates UV-reactive fibers and soft Japanese lumo beads that attract fish from a distance in deep or murky water.

• Premium Hardware: Finished with a high-strength 15kg Black Magic barrel swivel at the top to prevent mainline twist.

• Versatile Application: Highly effective whether you are fishing from a boat, wharf, beach, or rocks.